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I’ve discussed a lot of intense workouts lately and with these intense routines comes the risk of over-training.  What is over training?  What are the signs and symptoms of over training?  What should you do to combat over training?  I’ll answer all these questions so that you’ll know how to handle over training if you encounte…

Core strength training should be a part of any workout routine.  While building a strong core will help you get six pack abs, the core actually plays a much more important role in the overall function of your body.  So what are the best core exercises for men and women?  They’re exercises that work the abdominal, hips, and bac…

A lot of people are curious about how many meals a day to lose weight.  Some people claim one meal and others say six meals is best.  So, how often should you eat?  Additionally, does meal timing have any impact on weight loss?  Is it better to eat first thing in the morning instead of late at night?  Is there an optimal time t…

A couple weeks ago, a colleague asked me about how to increase bench press.  Increasing bench press is something I used to train for a long time ago.  While it’s not one of my current goals, the first question out of a lot of people’s mouths in the gym is: how much do you bench?  However, the first thing you should be asking y…

How often to workout is an important question when it comes to creating a balance between fitness and lifestyle.  The answer to how often you should exercise first depends on your goals.  If you want to lose 20lbs+, you’re probably going to need to workout at least 3-4 hours per week.  However, if you’re close to your goal w…

Ever notice how you feel better after a good night’s rest?  Most people realize there are certain health benefits of sleep but it’s also important to realize that sleep benefits fitness and weight loss as well.  The importance of sleep shouldn’t be understated as the body needs adequate rest for both physical and emotional heal…

In my last two posts I’ve discussed how I use pushing exercises and pulling exercises as part of my workout routine.  When I do heavy weight low rep super sets, I like to pair a pushing exercise with a pulling exercise.  When I do low weight high rep training to failure, I like to perform pushing exercises one day and pulling…

Like many others, I was raised to believe that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.  Why is breakfast important though?  Is breakfast the most important meal of the day?  Is there any basis for this statement or is it just a great marketing pitch for cereal companies?  I’m open to all potential answers but here’s…

Over the past couple months, my fitness routine has included many of my favorite strategies to get six pack abs.  Combining a clean diet with ample strength training and cardio has allowed me to significantly reduce my body fat to a level I have never been before.  As such, I’d like to share my six pack abs workout routine and…